The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The largest folk festival in the canton of Zurich is the Knabenschiessen. Every year, around 800,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival weekend. The ‘Chilbi’ fair is known throughout Switzerland, and all of the approximately 200 showmen

The funfair takes place on the Gildeplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Doetinchem station (distance 600 metres)

By car:

- Venue: Gildeplein

Car park:

- Car park (Burgemeester Nieuwenhuijzenstraat)

- Centrum car park (Hoogstraat)

The oldest zoo in Denmark and also one of the oldest zoos in Europe is Copenhagen Zoo in the Danish capital. It was opened in 1859 and has since grown to an area of 20ha. Like some other zoos, it is a geozoo that keeps animals not according to species,

Once again this year, many people are expected to attend the North Hessian folk festival and guests from near and far will celebrate the parades together with the people of Kassel, Kasselan and Kasseläner and let themselves be carried away by the

Erfurt Zoo is one of Germany's largest zoological gardens and is idyllically situated on the Roter Berg hill in the north of Thuringia's capital. Covering an area of around 63 hectares, the zoo offers a natural home to more than 1,000 animals of over 130

In the southwest of France, in the Dordogne, lies the Parc Jacquou . A leisure park with a large water area in the middle of the park. Here the whole family can let off steam on the various rides or use the large water slides in the middle of the park.

The Gerresheimer Winter Magic in Düsseldorf is much more than just a Christmas market; it is a spectacular and lovingly designed winter experience for the whole family that lasts several days. The event takes place on the extensive historic industrial

Many amusement rides and fairground rides, lottery and toss stalls and, of course, lots of food stands are spread throughout the entire city centre and invite you to visit them.

Travel information:

By public transport - Lippstadt main station

By car -

Aqua Mundo at Center Parcs Park Nordseeküste is a real highlight right on the North Sea coast – here you can enjoy water fun in a very special atmosphere. The centrepiece is the unique North Sea wave pool, where you can feel the power of the tides.